Traditional Archer's Handbook: A Practical Guide [Paperback]

This book is packed with information for all those interested in traditional archery, from the basics involved in taking up a traditional bow for the first time, to clear concise guidelines on making your own arrows, strings and bows. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

I have been shooting and making traditional archery equipment since 1986, and have been a full member of the Craft Guild of Traditional Bowyers and Fletchers for much of that time. I make bows and arrows professionally, including English and American Longbows, Œprimitive bows¹ and bows to prehistoric designs; I have learnt much from my own practical experience as well as from experienced archers and from sheer enjoyment of this fascinating subject. All this I hope to pass on in this book to newcomers or existing archers starting out on the traditional path.

Hilary Greenland is a professional bowyer and fletcher who has been making and shooting traditional bows for over 15 years; she is a member of the Craft Guild of Traditional Bowyers and Fletchers in England. She runs events, competitions and bow workshops, and also writes for international archery magazines on a variety of traditional archery topics. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.